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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Mar-2005, 17:55
Replies: 17
Views: 2,164
Posted By Ray
Hmmmm, that's one way of leaving yer mark on the...

Hmmmm, that's one way of leaving yer mark on the track when you crash!!

The two Ronnies could have a field day with this!

You boys are gonna have the smiles wiped off yer faces if our Friend from...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Mar-2005, 16:08
Replies: 17
Views: 2,164
Posted By Ray
Tonio, I think you are talking about some sort...

Tonio,

I think you are talking about some sort of exhaust wrap, Possibly foil/asbestos type cloth. I don't think i have seen this sort of thing on modern race bikes.

Carbon is reasonably poor at...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Mar-2005, 12:26
Replies: 20
Views: 4,818
Posted By Ray
OY, Hope they have filled in the holes you made...

OY,

Hope they have filled in the holes you made by Friday, don't want the CD player Jumping anywhere other than on the mountain!!

16c Forecast, might have to have the aircon on!!

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Mar-2005, 11:07
Replies: 22
Views: 5,949
Posted By Ray
Nope no beacon. for the £99 plus deal. the...

Nope no beacon. for the £99 plus deal.

the info. was a bit misleading and WJB took 'em to task about it.

Hopefully the circuit beacons will do the job

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2005, 00:07
Replies: 46
Views: 9,351
Posted By Ray
Lord R, The 998r is 999cc but luckily that...

Lord R,

The 998r is 999cc but luckily that doesn't make it a 999!!

a ZX10r is not 10cc (the band):frog:

I think you've been been riding abroad in the rain too much!!

Sorry I didn't say Hello at...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Mar-2005, 01:24
Replies: 20
Views: 5,573
Posted By Ray
Bianchi, You're on the list now and message...

Bianchi,

You're on the list now and message sent,

Regards,

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2005, 01:17
Replies: 46
Views: 9,351
Posted By Ray
The 998r has the same ratios as the S in the...

The 998r has the same ratios as the S in the box.


The torque and power figures are the same 996r/998s

The S probably won't have titanium rods but I wouldn't bet on it.


In this weeks comic (MCN)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2005, 18:42
Replies: 46
Views: 9,351
Posted By Ray
Adam, calm down calm down I was speaking...

Adam,

calm down calm down

I was speaking comparatively, no way is a 996r gutless per se.

I just rode a 998s and a 998r on the same day on the same roads and that was how it felt. Maybe the r was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2005, 15:37
Replies: 46
Views: 9,351
Posted By Ray
I have ridden both a 998R and a 998s in standard...

I have ridden both a 998R and a 998s in standard form. The 998s is supposed to have the pretty much the same motor as the 996r and no word of a lie it felt gutless compared to the 998r. If there was...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Mar-2005, 14:10
Replies: 20
Views: 5,573
Posted By Ray
Croft DSC Yorks Region 25th April

Anyone else up for Croft on Monday April 25th? I have e-mailed the Yorks region DSCers but one and all welcome.

book direct with the organisers 100% bikes 0870 8722532

its £99, so no fancy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2005, 11:15
Replies: 24
Views: 2,985
Posted By Ray
Titanium MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Even more...

Titanium MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

Even more addictive than carbon.

I can handle it??

What next "class A" magnesium??

Looks like I heading for rehab.................................................
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2005, 10:49
Replies: 29
Views: 3,495
Posted By Ray
I can't see how you would need anything more than...

I can't see how you would need anything more than the 4 pad "normal" type ( P34??) brakes on a road bike or even a road bike used on the track.

I love the look of the radial set ups but not enough...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Mar-2005, 14:27
Replies: 5
Views: 2,808
Posted By Ray
Cadwell, is currently under 4-6 inches of snow....

Cadwell, is currently under 4-6 inches of snow.

gearing might be the least of your problems!!

A car rally got cancelled there last weekend, I'm supposed to be there this Friday on a car...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 01-Mar-2005, 20:42
Replies: 21
Views: 9,057
Posted By Ray
Whats wrong with just writing a letter then...

Whats wrong with just writing a letter then posting it?????:frog:

the worlds gone technology...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Feb-2005, 13:46
Replies: 25
Views: 5,491
Posted By Ray
MM76, When are you planning on going? I'm gonna...

MM76,

When are you planning on going?

I'm gonna see if the DSC Yorks region wanna go on 25th April.

We just book with the organisers but it is good to go with a few mates.

It's pretty rare for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2005, 13:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,466
Posted By Ray
For a yoke mount some cable ties will help of put...

For a yoke mount some cable ties will help of put some sort of draught excluder type padding between the timer and yoke. I wouldn't just rely on Velcro on the yoke, no way would you want the thing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2005, 10:32
Replies: 40
Views: 10,033
Posted By Ray
Forget about trying to justify your choice to...

Forget about trying to justify your choice to anyone else, buying a Duke is about being selfish and not bothering about what anyone else thinks, A mate once called a mono seat duke a " selfish mans...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2005, 15:59
Replies: 83
Views: 31,548
Posted By Ray
I'm a big fan of analogies but you have lost me...

I'm a big fan of analogies but you have lost me on that one, never thought of software as a thing of beauty and if either the 998 or the 999 crashed as often as Billy Gates' stuff the hospitals would...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2005, 13:52
Replies: 83
Views: 31,548
Posted By Ray
This is maybe in the wrong section???!! Post it...

This is maybe in the wrong section???!! Post it up in the 749/999 section and you'll get a different response.

Maybe try the Ducati idle chat section???

I'm sure the 749/999 is better in some areas...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2005, 11:31
Replies: 83
Views: 31,548
Posted By Ray
998r..............................999 motor in a...

998r..............................999 motor in a proper wrapper and some bling as standard.


Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Feb-2005, 15:51
Replies: 22
Views: 5,949
Posted By Ray
Mr R, I'm surprised at you, that doesn't look...

Mr R,

I'm surprised at you, that doesn't look like the reasurringly expensive option to me.

Why not have the staff counting to themselves trackside, the organisers will never notice. They can...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Feb-2005, 14:02
Replies: 22
Views: 5,949
Posted By Ray
Rollcentre are doing the T200 for about £122 inc...

Rollcentre are doing the T200 for about £122 inc VAT & P&P at the mo' includes the beacon

Just bought one via their website.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2005, 11:01
Replies: 23
Views: 4,861
Posted By Ray
The range of bits you can get from the DP...

The range of bits you can get from the DP catalogue for 748/916-998 bikes is shrinking.

Quite a few bits less in this years catalogue compared to last years.

There are plenty of aftermarket...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Feb-2005, 10:52
Replies: 18
Views: 3,755
Posted By Ray
You might be surprised at how much an official...

You might be surprised at how much an official dealer will move on price at this time of year, it will get less as spring approaches though.

Whether you go official or parallel just be carefull...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jan-2005, 22:15
Replies: 8
Views: 3,685
Posted By Ray
Clint, Thanks, is that full body kits with top...

Clint,

Thanks, is that full body kits with top fairing, seat, and 998 side panels?

I keep being told that only the fairing sides are available,

Ray.
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jan-2005, 12:11
Replies: 8
Views: 3,685
Posted By Ray
If anyone has a copy of the paper catalog please...

If anyone has a copy of the paper catalog please can you tell me if there is much stuff in it for the ancient 998 range, I'm especially interested in carbon bodywork, the dealers keep telling me that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2005, 10:35
Replies: 48
Views: 9,659
Posted By Ray
The great oil debate again. Use whatever you are...

The great oil debate again. Use whatever you are happy with and change it as often as you like.
It is quite rare for ****e oil to be the root cause of engine failure. It is far more likely to be...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jan-2005, 17:40
Replies: 27
Views: 5,235
Posted By Ray
I reckon its the other way round. Those with race...

I reckon its the other way round. Those with race bikes already e.g. Felix and Weagi prefer "the reassuringly expensive route"

The suvverners are too strapped for cash paying for their overpriced...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2005, 14:34
Replies: 11
Views: 3,234
Posted By Ray
bradders, get it wrong and it rubs on the fork...

bradders, get it wrong and it rubs on the fork leg, damaging the cable outer and the fork leg. I found ou the hard way but will need to check my bike tonight if you can't find any piccys.

Maybe...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jan-2005, 16:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,632
Posted By Ray
As others have said the motor is a Deep sump on...

As others have said the motor is a Deep sump on the S, very similar spec to the 2001 996r. The cooking 998 has different cams if my memory serves me correctly you used to be able to get a Ducati...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jan-2005, 14:48
Replies: 76
Views: 26,131
Posted By Ray
Andyb, The form I have seen specifically...

Andyb,

The form I have seen specifically mentions R Models. Are you sure there isn't another form for R models? 749/999 std models are belts @ 12k/2 years.

Maybe things have changed since the the...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jan-2005, 11:09
Replies: 76
Views: 26,131
Posted By Ray
All R models should have belts every 12 months/6K...

All R models should have belts every 12 months/6K miles whichever is the sooner according to Ducati schedules.

A good dealer will let you see the schedule.

The service is heading for 10 hours...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2005, 14:24
Replies: 28
Views: 3,479
Posted By Ray
Small number plates, Why bother at all, the fine...

Small number plates,

Why bother at all, the fine is only the same for no number plate at all!!

best not to get caught too often though as the PD take a very dim view of multiple offences.

Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Jan-2005, 14:17
Replies: 18
Views: 6,392
Posted By Ray
Lord R, 30% is a minority up here, with the...

Lord R,

30% is a minority up here, with the remaining 70% being the majority.

Even a professional statistician would have trouble proving otherwise!!

got to go the abacus needs picking up from...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Dec-2004, 17:56
Replies: 20
Views: 4,594
Posted By Ray
CBR, Brake cleaner will do the job. Like others...

CBR,

Brake cleaner will do the job. Like others have said unless you have soaked the pads in WD40 don't worry too much

I have got a bit of WD on brakes before and I'm still alive.

WD40 or similar...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Dec-2004, 13:40
Replies: 18
Views: 2,829
Posted By Ray
Join the DSC and you'll get at least 10% off...

Join the DSC and you'll get at least 10% off parts at some ( most or all?) Ducati dealers.

Be careful on ebay that you don't end up paying new retail prices or above anyway and don't forget about...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Dec-2004, 18:40
Replies: 159
Views: 38,980
Posted By Ray
The topic of this post is bound to polarise...

The topic of this post is bound to polarise opinion, no one wants to set out with an "unrealistic budget" but it happens, so what?? All this hot air including mine is merely opinion as to what and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Dec-2004, 13:33
Replies: 159
Views: 38,980
Posted By Ray
Desmo Due is not the cheapest way of trying...

Desmo Due is not the cheapest way of trying racing, BUT it is potentially the cheapest way of doing a championship on a Ducati.

There are always two extremes of Budget in any series. At one end you...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Dec-2004, 16:46
Replies: 51
Views: 10,872
Posted By Ray
I would love to put together a bike for someone...

I would love to put together a bike for someone else to ride.

But....based on my last project that sat in the garage for 12 Months then got sold without getting touched I'd better forget it.

If...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Dec-2004, 14:27
Replies: 11
Views: 3,592
Posted By Ray
Paul, Been through this mularkey recently. Not...

Paul,

Been through this mularkey recently. Not quite the same situation as you though.

I had no car no claims to use but named on the handbrakes policy for years with no claims. The Broker gave me...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2004, 00:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,693
Posted By Ray
Hooley, Personally i think you will struggle to...

Hooley,

Personally i think you will struggle to find a "good" 916 advertised for 3 to 3.5 thousand. However if someone is keen enough to sell.

I have rarely seen any 916 advertised at less £4,000....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Nov-2004, 16:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,649
Posted By Ray
There does seen to be a "knack" to...

There does seen to be a "knack" to starting some 'catis. A healthy battery is very important when waking a beast from a long slumber!! One thing I do know, a bump start isn't an option!!

Some...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 24-Nov-2004, 16:11
Replies: 2
Views: 3,003
Posted By Ray
Chris, Please e-mail me a flyer i can send it...

Chris,

Please e-mail me a flyer i can send it out to DSC Yorkshire region members where I have their contact details,

Ray
DSC Yorkshire region Organiser.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Oct-2004, 16:30
Replies: 227
Views: 56,318
Posted By Ray
Things are looking up. Rules, keep 'em simple and...

Things are looking up. Rules, keep 'em simple and cheap. Mix and match standard bits as far as possible but no 999r motors in a 600ss frame!!

If anyone needs some help building or running a bike OOp...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2004, 14:29
Replies: 24
Views: 3,011
Posted By Ray
The 998r motor has so much more pull from low...

The 998r motor has so much more pull from low down than the 996. I have no idea how hard they were trying but on a airfield day I could hang onto race prepped R1s (Dean Ashston?)in a straight line...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Oct-2004, 10:39
Replies: 54
Views: 19,867
Posted By Ray
Jools, You're 100% right. Ray.

Jools,

You're 100% right.
Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2004, 19:03
Replies: 227
Views: 56,318
Posted By Ray
Regs say you can add a fairing. so nowt to stop...

Regs say you can add a fairing. so nowt to stop you putting a dustbin on a monster.

Ray
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2004, 11:06
Replies: 227
Views: 56,318
Posted By Ray
Time to order up those carbon or mag wheels, 3...

Time to order up those carbon or mag wheels, 3 sets should do it, tyre warmers, carbon bodywork. Big bore kit.

Ohilins fork internals, ohlins rear shock.

749r swing arm.

AP or brembo...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2004, 18:07
Replies: 10
Views: 2,360
Posted By Ray
Lord R, Summer is only just beginning for some,...

Lord R,

Summer is only just beginning for some, if you can't be bothered with the mild inconvenience of travel abroad why not build a replica of the Brands GP Circuit in the grounds and put a roof...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2004, 17:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,360
Posted By Ray
wanna make a small fortune on...

wanna make a small fortune on Bikes/cars/.......

Then start with a large one!!!

Ray.
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